moving files to new laptop

moving files to new laptop

I got a new laptop for Christmas. I just installed FTM 12 on it and now want to move all my FTM info from the old dying desktop to my new laptop...how? Gee, why can't it be as simple as downloading it on a flashdrive and then uploading in new computer...but no it must be more complicated. Please let me know how to do this. Thank you, Linda